Short introduction to animals explains the important traits that all animals share and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.

Students are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans....

The classification system for animals is explained and examples given. Includes suggestions for how to teach the system to younger students and how to create a classification chart of the animal kingdom.

See all the of the different animal phyla that represent invertebrates and how diverse they are with the help of short video clips.

An in-depth description of bees, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.

An in-depth description of ocelots, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and sound bytes.

An in-depth description of bats, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and sound bytes. [1 min, 59 sec]

An in-depth description of ladybugs, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts.

Group pictures of animals into similar groups to practice classification.

Classification activity relating to plants and animals.

Sort and classify an assortment of objects relating to classifying Utah plants and animals.

Outlines the physical characteristics of the antlion order, Neuroptera. Identify them by their size, relationships with other animals, and about the antlion's role in certain cultures.

Resource for anyone seeking information on these huge creatures. Provides scientific classification of African Elephants, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on ecology and conservation.

What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.

This resource presents a complete fact sheet on bald eagles that includes a look at why bald eagles are "bald," what bald eagles eat, how their vision works, their courtship and mating behavior, their nesting and reproductive behaviors,...

This site gives an in-depth description of a rabbit, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of a raccoon, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of a skunk, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of a walrus, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of a bee, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of a nautilus, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of an octopus, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of a snail, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

This site gives an in-depth description of an alligator, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.